Applicant must satisfy at least one of the following entry requirements:
a) The following GCE 'O' Level grades and with at least 1 year of relevant working experience:
English Language Grade 1 – 7
Mathematics (Elementary or Additional) Grade 1 – 6
Science Grade 1 – 6
Science can be one of the following subjects:
Biology
Chemistry
Combined Science
Design & Technology
Electricity & Electronics
Fundamentals of Electronics
Integrated Science/Additional Combined Science
Physical Science
Physics/Engineering Science
Science (Chemistry, Biology)
Science (Physics, Biology)
Science (Physics, Chemistry)
Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology)
OR
b) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5
OR
c) Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
OR
b) Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >= 3.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
OR
e) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0
OR
f) Higher Nitec in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=1.5 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
OR
g) Higher Nitec in Technology in an engineering or information technology discipline with GPA >=2.0 and at least 1 year of relevant working experience.
OR
h) Relevant WSQ Advanced Certificate (or higher) with at at least 1 year of relevant working experience and Level 6 for both WSQ Workplace Literacy SOA & Workplace Numeracy SOA
OR
i) Applicant with none of the qualifications listed above but at least 2 years of relevant working experience.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered for admission to the course based on supporting evidence of competency readiness. Suitable applicants who are shortlisted may have to go through an interview and/or entrance test.The Polytechnic reserves the right to shortlist and admit applicants.
Upon completion of five Modular Certificates (MC), participants will be conferred a Diploma qualification from Singapore Polytechnic.
Suitable for
People who intend to work in rapid transit or associated land transport industries that include signalling, communications and control systems, traction drives, and power system, etc. that require specialists in electrical/electronic engineering to carry out operation and maintenance work of a rapid transit system. The course is also suitable for in-service staff with NITEC or Higher NITEC qualification to upgrade their skills and knowledge to the next generation of rail engineering professionals with career progression pathway by acquiring a diploma qualification while continuing to be in the workforce.